Manufacturing Technician – Fremont, CA (On‑Site)
Pay : $47.00 / hour. Schedule : Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8 : 00 AM–4 : 30 PM Work Environment : In-person.
Some travel to Hayward as needed
Manufacturing Technician – Job Overview
An on-demand autonomous ride‑hailing company is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to support the assembly and testing of next‑generation autonomous vehicles. This team is transitioning from R&D to commercial launch, and your hands-on expertise will directly influence build quality, system reliability, and production readiness.
You’ll work on vehicle assembly lines, support sub‑assemblies, run software bring‑up scripts, perform light diagnostics, and collaborate closely with engineering teams. Your feedback will help refine processes, improve safety, and accelerate the company’s path to mass production.
What You’ll Do
- Work closely with leads and technicians on vehicle assembly line builds
- Perform sub‑assembly of smaller components to support production
- Support bring‑up activities , including running scripts and assisting with software testing
- Conduct light diagnosis and troubleshooting of vehicle issues
- Execute daily tasks to ensure on‑time project completion
- Provide feedback to engineering and development teams
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams as needed
- Follow all Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) guidelines
- Identify opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and safety
Ideal Candidate Profile
The strongest candidates bring hands‑on mechanical skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to stay productive even during downtime.
Positive attitude, quick learner, strong team playerComfortable with cutting, drilling, teardown, and rebuild work on Toyota HighlandersExperience with sub‑assembly to feed the production lineAble to run basic software scripts (copy / paste, execute)Bachelor’s degree + 4–6 years experience preferred; 2–4 years considered with strong soft skillsElectrical work is minimal (10–15%) and can be learnedCAN / LIN familiarity is a plusAutomotive line experience translates wellSemiconductor line experience is not a fitRequired Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with 4–6 years of technician or manufacturing experience, or equivalent industry experienceProficiency with basic hand and power toolsStrong analytical and problem‑solving skillsUnderstanding of basic electrical theoryAbility to read electrical schematics and harness drawingsFamiliarity with CAN / LIN systems is a plusAutomotive / OEM experience preferredAssociate Degree or Certificate in Automotive Technology is a plusWhy This Role Matters
As a Manufacturing Technician, you’ll help build and test autonomous vehicles equipped with Gen2 technology . Your work will directly influence :
Build qualitySystem reliabilitySafety improvementsSpeed to commercial launchYour hands-on insights will help refine key systems and accelerate the company’s transition from prototype to production.